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Taking a break from house hunting

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SweetestOfPeas
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Taking a break from house hunting

DH and I decided to take a break. after 3 1/2 months of looking, we're getting so discouraged. we just can't find anything affordable that we like. Chat Icon

Posted 5/2/06 2:45 PM
 
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Re: Taking a break from house hunting

Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Sorry that you are getting discouraged. With the nicer weather more people should be putting their homes on the market. You will find something that you like. Try and keep an open mind when looking. When we bought our house it had dead horseshoe crabs nailed to the ceiling.Chat Icon They were going for the nautical look. We saw past it and think that our house looks really nice now. Bets of luck to you and keep looking. You will find something.

Posted 5/2/06 2:49 PM
 

SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Taking a break from house hunting

Posted by smiles

Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Sorry that you are getting discouraged. With the nicer weather more people should be putting their homes on the market. You will find something that you like. Try and keep an open mind when looking. When we bought our house it had dead horseshoe crabs nailed to the ceiling.Chat Icon They were going for the nautical look. We saw past it and think that our house looks really nice now. Bets of luck to you and keep looking. You will find something.


thanks, I appreciate the words of encouragement. We've seen one dump after another and frankly, with the insane prices they're asking, who has more $$ for renovations?

and all the houses in our range that are not dumps, are SO tiny! It’s very disheartening.

Posted 5/2/06 2:54 PM
 

2Pisces
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Paige

Re: Taking a break from house hunting

Chat Icon I hear you. We did the same thing...and then something great came up within our budget. You are making a good choice. Keep an open mind. It will all work out...I know it. Chat Icon

Posted 5/2/06 2:57 PM
 

~Colleen~
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Re: Taking a break from house hunting

Been there...we took about 3 breaks during our 16 month search. It was during the last break that we stumbled onto something - right NEXT DOOR to the house we've been renting from Chat Icon

Keep an open mind...maybe narrow down your criteria, switch things up a little.

Good luck!

Posted 5/2/06 3:13 PM
 

Blu-ize
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Re: Taking a break from house hunting

Posted by Colleen9304

Been there...we took about 3 breaks during our 16 month search. It was during the last break that we stumbled onto something - right NEXT DOOR to the house we've been renting from Chat Icon

Keep an open mind...maybe narrow down your criteria, switch things up a little.

Good luck!



I agree..try to stay positive. It will happen. Chat Icon

Posted 5/2/06 3:14 PM
 

Beth
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Re: Taking a break from house hunting

where were you looking?

Posted 5/2/06 3:45 PM
 

kaklesmay
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Re: Taking a break from house hunting

You can take a break from trying too hard and maybe something will just fall into your lap.

Me & DH emotionally gave up and this sunday something jumped out at us and it may be the one..

Good Luck!!

Posted 5/2/06 3:56 PM
 

SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Taking a break from house hunting

Posted by Beth1210

where were you looking?

Suffolk

Posted 5/2/06 4:27 PM
 

krashnburn
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I'm Batman, I tell you!

Re: Taking a break from house hunting

We looked every week for 7 months...it's frustrating. But it's worth it. We finally found the one we wanted, hands down over the rest. Don't settle or get too upset--yours will come along! And you'll get more options over the summer now.

Posted 5/2/06 4:32 PM
 

CkGm
They get so big, so fast :(

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Re: Taking a break from house hunting

We are with you! Plus we already sold our condo and have to be out by June 12th and this is with a 30 day rent back. Can you say hotel and homeless person?
Its so frustrating!Chat Icon

Posted 5/2/06 7:54 PM
 

SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Taking a break from house hunting

Posted by CkGm

We are with you! Plus we already sold our condo and have to be out by June 12th and this is with a 30 day rent back. Can you say hotel and homeless person?
Its so frustrating!Chat Icon

Chat Icon good luck to you! any word on the house you bid on?

Posted 5/3/06 9:29 AM
 

schnapy
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Diana

Re: Taking a break from house hunting

Dont feel bad, its very overwhelming we looked for almost a year with plenty of breaks. Look at it this way you get to save more $$ till you find your house..

Posted 5/3/06 9:38 AM
 

Kelly9904
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Re: Taking a break from house hunting

Message edited 1/30/2009 2:10:40 PM.

Posted 5/3/06 10:21 AM
 

SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Taking a break from house hunting

Posted by schnapy

Dont feel bad, its very overwhelming we looked for almost a year with plenty of breaks. Look at it this way you get to save more $$ till you find your house..


that is very true! DH and are are doing VERY well in the saving dept! Chat Icon

Posted 5/3/06 10:22 AM
 

schnapy
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Diana

Re: Taking a break from house hunting

Posted by SweetestOfPeas

Posted by schnapy

Dont feel bad, its very overwhelming we looked for almost a year with plenty of breaks. Look at it this way you get to save more $$ till you find your house..


that is very true! DH and are are doing VERY well in the saving dept! Chat Icon



Youll feel so much better......Chat Icon

Posted 5/3/06 10:50 AM
 

lorich
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Grammie says "Lora Gina"

Re: Taking a break from house hunting

You know my take....better things are to come for the both of you.Chat Icon

Posted 5/3/06 11:50 AM
 

CkGm
They get so big, so fast :(

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Re: Taking a break from house hunting

Posted by SweetestOfPeas

Posted by CkGm

We are with you! Plus we already sold our condo and have to be out by June 12th and this is with a 30 day rent back. Can you say hotel and homeless person?
Its so frustrating!Chat Icon

Chat Icon good luck to you! any word on the house you bid on?



Sorry to hijack- no one else has even put a bid on it, so we are going to try again. Hopefully they will let it go at the asking price now that they have had no other offers. I am so in love with that house its pathetic.

Posted 5/3/06 4:44 PM
 

SweetestOfPeas
J'taime Paris!

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Re: Taking a break from house hunting

Posted by CkGm

Posted by SweetestOfPeas

Posted by CkGm

We are with you! Plus we already sold our condo and have to be out by June 12th and this is with a 30 day rent back. Can you say hotel and homeless person?
Its so frustrating!Chat Icon

Chat Icon good luck to you! any word on the house you bid on?



Sorry to hijack- no one else has even put a bid on it, so we are going to try again. Hopefully they will let it go at the asking price now that they have had no other offers. I am so in love with that house its pathetic.

feel free to hijack Chat Icon

good luck with the house!! I really hope you get it!! Chat Icon

Posted 5/3/06 5:57 PM
 

CkGm
They get so big, so fast :(

Member since 5/05

13848 total posts

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Christine

Re: Taking a break from house hunting

Posted by SweetestOfPeas

Posted by CkGm

Posted by SweetestOfPeas

Posted by CkGm

We are with you! Plus we already sold our condo and have to be out by June 12th and this is with a 30 day rent back. Can you say hotel and homeless person?
Its so frustrating!Chat Icon

Chat Icon good luck to you! any word on the house you bid on?



Sorry to hijack- no one else has even put a bid on it, so we are going to try again. Hopefully they will let it go at the asking price now that they have had no other offers. I am so in love with that house its pathetic.

feel free to hijack Chat Icon

good luck with the house!! I really hope you get it!! Chat Icon



Thank you so much! I need all the prayers I can get- this seller is a pain in the butt!

Posted 5/3/06 6:29 PM
 

CaseyGirl
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Jen - counting my blessings...

Re: Taking a break from house hunting

when we took a break from house hunting after about 3 months of looking...our agent called us on a rainy wednesday nite and told us to get right over to a great house she found - turned out to be the house we bought - don't worry yours is right around the corner!! Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 5/3/06 9:44 PM
 
 

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